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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,553.36, 25,602.96 and 10,169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,553.36, 25,602.96 and 10,169.68 is: 14,033.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,553.36 : 25,602.96 = 10,169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,553.36/25,602.96 = 10,169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,553.36x = 25,602.96 × 10,169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,553.36x = 260,373,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,373,910.25/18,553.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.79

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